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There are food contests and chili cook-offs but here’s one that features the best of the best burgers and buns! So, if you’re in the mood to sample some of South Florida’s favorite handheld cuisine while grooving to live music, then consider this: What: Taste of Palmetto Bay Battle of the Buns and Live Concert …

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It’s fun, entertaining and offers free entry. It’s the Dania Beach Wine and Seafood Festival. The event in 2025 is 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday, March 8, with live bands, artist and artisan vendors, and food vendors from local restaurants.  Entry is free. Food and drinks are offered for purchase. Tasting tickets for liquor …

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The ever popular Saint Sophia Greek Festival returns Feb. 28 to March 2, 2025, featuring Greek food, wine & spirits, Greek pastry & coffee, Greek cooking demonstrations, live Greek music, dancing and a tour of the Byzantine Cathedral (Watch YouTube promo from an earlier year). The baklava will be irresistible.  The festival will also feature …

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TurtleFest is not only a cool name for a fun and free family event but it also helps support sea turtles and the oceans where they reside. Plus, there’s nonstop entertainment, food & drink options, vendors, exhibits, hands-on activities and more. The festival is on Saturday & Sunday, Feb. 22-23, 2025, from 10 a.m. to …

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Calling all seafood lovers, boat lovers and car aficionados! The West Palm Seafood Festival is coming to town Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 15-16, 2025, plus it has once again teamed up with the Palm Beach Marine Flea Market, and the Palm Beach Car Swap Meet & Car Show! According to Larry Burdgick from Under the …

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Opa! If you’re a fan of Spanakopita, spinach and feta pie and other Mediterranean specialties, you’re in luck. Saint Catherine Greek Food & Wine Fest, West Palm Beach The Saint Catherine Greek festival is an annual tradition and will be held Friday through Sunday, Feb. 14-16, 2025, in West Palm Beach. There will be live …

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Rather than pick a restaurant, dine on selections from a variety of establishments in Oakland Park. Taste of Oakland Park  in 2026 is 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, February 17, and tickets are required. Tickets are $20 in advance at $25 at the gate, if any are still available. It’s an outdoor event at …

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The church has decided to discontinue the Italian festival, so there will be no festival in 2026. The annual St. Coleman’s Catholic Church Italian Festival is back for its 41st year in 2025. The free event will be Feb. 14-16 at St. Coleman Catholic Church in Pompano Beach. The event will include plenty of Italian …

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THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED! Vegandale Fest is a celebration of plant-based living, is an annual event for vegans or those who are simply curious about sustainability, a cleaner, healthier lifestyle, or foodies who just like to party! This event offers live performances and interactive art experiences, plus dozens of food, beverage and merchandise vendors …

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Delight in plant-based dishes from participating restaurants and food vendors at  Vegan Block Party  events in Fort Lauderdale.  Vegan Block Party in  2025 is 3 p.m. – 9 p.m.  Saturday, July 5, at Esplanade Park, 400 S.W.  Second Street, Fort Lauderdale 33312. Esplanade Park is on the lovely Riverwalk promenade. Vegan Block Party events typically …

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